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August 29, 2025
Built by a former cannabis regulator, Policy, Decoded is your high-signal daily briefing for operators, investors, and policymakers navigating the collision of law, regulation, and business.
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Delaware’s governor vetoed cannabis zoning reforms after private assurances to let them stand, preserving incumbents and igniting an open rift with legislative leaders. Connecticut hemp farmers took their fight to federal court as license counts collapsed under restrictive THC rules. Republican lawmakers moved to block rescheduling ahead of any White House decision. U.S. operators face roughly $3 billion in debt maturities as capital tightens. Canadian producers are executing infrastructure capture across Europe while most U.S. firms remain optimized for fragmented state rules.
⚖️ Track power plays that shape market access
🌱 Watch hemp and cannabis litigation escalate
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